Poland already spends almost 5% of GDP on defence, but the president wants to guarantee that will continue.
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Poland to introduce “military training for every adult male”
“It must become a habit, a tradition, that every healthy man in Poland should want to train to defend the homeland,” said Donald Tusk.
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Ukraine angered by Polish official’s call to “start appreciating” Poland’s help
The comments are “opportunistic”, “manipulative” and “treacherous”, says an aide to President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Locals hold party to “celebrate” 10th birthday of unused road bridge in Warsaw
Not a single car has been able to cross the bridge, which was completed in 2013 but remains unconnected to the road system.
Polish Left sets out plan to end “toxic relationship” between church and state
Among its proposals are ending catechism classes in public schools and renegotiating the concordat between Poland and the Vatican.
Wagner forces in Belarus have moved towards Suwałki Gap for “hybrid attack on Poland”, says PM
The mercenaries will help migrants cross into Poland and may even enter disguised as migrants, says Morawiecki.
Poland launches app to promote monuments
MonumentApp offers ready-made sightseeing tour plans on a variety of themes and interests.
Parliament approves changes to Russian influence law despite Venice Commission call to scrap it
The Council of Europe’s experts found the law to be “fundamentally flawed” and a threat to this year’s elections.
Gdańsk replaces Warsaw as Poland’s largest city in terms of surface area after legal change
Poland has expanded – on paper at least – after the introduction of new rules that include parts of the Baltic Sea as Polish territory.
Three-legged wolf that dug tunnel out of enclosure regularly spotted running on beach in Poland
Staff from Woliński National Park are searching for Kamyk the three-legged wolf following his escape.
Head of Polish state audit office holds press conference with far-right leader
Marian Banaś denied that appearing alongside far-right leader Sławomir Mentzen compromises the audit office’s independence.
Priest joins police for road checks in Polish town’s annual tradition
The church marks the feast day of St Christopher – patron saint of transport and travel – with a road-safety campaign.
Poland and Czech Republic take action after tonne of dead fish found in Oder river
The countries have set up dams to stop the flow of dead fish down the river.
Polish government accused of using state funds to campaign for ruling party
Dozens of “family picnics” are being organised around Poland to promote the ruling party’s flagship child benefit policy.
